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Matelea balbisii

Matelea balbisii (Decne.) Woodson

Balbis' Milkvine, Balbis Milkvine

Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed family)

Synonym(s): Pherotrichis balbisii

USDA Symbol: MABA4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Green
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Whitish to yellowish green.

Distribution

USA: AZ
Native Habitat: Chaparral, open woodlands.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Matelea balbisii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Matelea balbisii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Matelea balbisii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-05-17
Research By: CBR

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